Category: Mississippi

3-5 Years, Academic, Information Organization, Librarianship, Mississippi, School Library

Hattiesburg, MS: Assistant Curator, de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection- The University of Southern Mississippi

This position will assist with the management and operation of de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection original manuscripts and illustrations of more than 1,400 authors and illustrators, as well as 200,000+ published books dating from 1530 to the present. Determines priorities, develops procedures and monitors workflows in consultation with the Curator. Serves as first point of contact, researches and responds to routine research requests. Contributes to, … Continue reading Hattiesburg, MS: Assistant Curator, de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection- The University of Southern Mississippi

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Academic, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS: Manager of Digitization Lab, University of Southern Mississippi

Oversees the daily activities of Digital Collections and the Digitization Laboratory which engages in the digitization, digital processing, description, access, and digital preservation of archival materials. Oversees the daily operations and activities of Digital Collections including the digital lab, digital projects, digitization, metadata, access, and digital preservation. Responsible for technical infrastructure including the digital preservation system, content management systems, discovery layers, and websites. Supervises Digitization Specialist, … Continue reading Hattiesburg, MS: Manager of Digitization Lab, University of Southern Mississippi

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0-2 Years, Academic, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS: MS Digital Library Coordinator, University of Southern Mississippi

Responsible for the curation, management, and promotion of Mississippi Digital Library (MDL) collections, ensuring the accessibility and discoverability of valuable cultural and historical resources. Collaborates with partner institutions, contributes to digitization efforts, manages metadata, and contributes to the overall growth and impact of the MDL.  Link to job posting. Continue reading Hattiesburg, MS: MS Digital Library Coordinator, University of Southern Mississippi

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Academic, Mississippi

Columbus, MS: Archives and Special Collections Librarian (open rank), Mississippi University for Women (MUW)

Manages the Archives and Special Collections facilities, programs, and resources. Promotes and provides curriculum integration support, research assistance, research guides, tutorials, and information literacy instruction for faculty, students, and courses. Facilitates discovery of and access to collection information through the development of finding aids, ArchivesSpace, the library website, and other avenues. Contributes to the ongoing growth of Athena Commons, the Digital Commons institutional repository. Facilitates the ingestion of … Continue reading Columbus, MS: Archives and Special Collections Librarian (open rank), Mississippi University for Women (MUW)

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University, MS: Special Collections Librarian (Audio Visual) and Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi

Accessions, arranges, describes, and creates finding aids for photographs, reel-to-reel tapes, audio cassettes, video tapes, born digital formats, and other audio visual formats. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Identifies and addresses preservation and prioritizes and supervises the digitization of archival audio and visual material. Provides reference and research support, instruction, outreach, exhibition installation, and other curatorial functions. Works closely with existing and potential collection … Continue reading University, MS: Special Collections Librarian (Audio Visual) and Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi

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Archives, Mississippi

Hinds County, MS: Historical Resources Specialist I, Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Documents historic resources using a variety of media (i.e. photography, audio tape, film, and mapping). Researches public requests and disseminates articles and other written materials and information of historical significance. Originates, researches, plans, produces, and presents public educational programs with accompanying materials. Lectures on subjects of historical, archaeological, architectural, and/or archival interest. Conducts tours of historic museums and properties and monitors visitors. Conducts historical research … Continue reading Hinds County, MS: Historical Resources Specialist I, Mississippi Department of Archives and History

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0-2 Years, Academic, Mississippi

Columbus, MS: Library Associate – Archives & Special Collections, Mississippi University for Women

Assists with planning, policy development and implementation, and the oversight of day-to-day operations. Processes and preserves archival resources and manages delegated processing and preservation projects. Provides reference services by answering questions regarding collections and finding aids. Retrieves and stores materials as needed from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). Coordinates with supervising and training student workers and interns. Collaborates with the Archives and Special Collections … Continue reading Columbus, MS: Library Associate – Archives & Special Collections, Mississippi University for Women

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0-2 Years, Corporate, Mississippi, Remote Work

Oxford, MS: Digital Archivist (part-time, contract, mostly remote), Southern Foodways Alliance

Provides strategic planning for the development and infrastructure for the Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) Karen Barker Documentary Archive, access systems and tools, digitization, and related technical issues. Crafts policies and procedures that facilitate the acquisition, transfer, arrangement, description, preservation, and access to born-digital and analog materials in accordance with emerging standards and best practices, consulting with and advising creators of born-digital content when necessary. Develops … Continue reading Oxford, MS: Digital Archivist (part-time, contract, mostly remote), Southern Foodways Alliance

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0-2 Years, Academic, Mississippi, Open Position

Oxford, MS: Chemical and Physical Sciences Librarian, University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi Libraries seeks an innovative user-focused professional to join the STEM team. This position will serve as the library subject specialist for chemical and physical science information and data. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the breadth and depth of research support offered to the STEM disciplines by engaging with researchers on their work, data, and information needs … Continue reading Oxford, MS: Chemical and Physical Sciences Librarian, University of Mississippi

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